Brunost vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Brunost and Tofu different?
- Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Potassium, while Tofu is higher in Iron, and Manganese.
- Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 102% more than Tofu.
- Tofu is lower in Cholesterol.
Cheese, gjetost and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1064.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +357.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +930.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +141.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1412.5% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1209.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +288.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2557.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +316.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +4827.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +476.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +517.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2180.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +559.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +529.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +646.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +187.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 466kcal | 76kcal |
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| Protein | 9.65g | 8.08g |
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| Fats | 29.51g | 4.78g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 42.65g | 1.57g |
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| Carbs | 42.65g | 1.87g |
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| Cholesterol | 94mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 70mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 400mg | 350mg |
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| Potassium | 1409mg | 121mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 5.36mg |
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| Sugar | 0.62g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.3g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.193mg |
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| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 444mg | 97mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1113IU | 85IU |
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| Vitamin A | 334µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.605mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 8.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.16g | 0.691g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.879g | 1.056g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 2.699g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.12mg |
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| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0.402mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 0.435mg |
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| Leucine | 0.992mg | 0.713mg |
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| Lysine | 0.814mg | 0.452mg |
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| Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.108mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0.428mg |
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| Valine | 0.765mg | 0.446mg |
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| Histidine | 0.293mg | 0.221mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.469g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.